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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

Lat: 48.98083°NLon: 121.07833°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

71°F

22°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 05:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Newhalem WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 59. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Newhalem WA
 48.71°N 120.93°W (Elev. 2178 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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